Skip to content

FATF Updates Standards Following February Plenary Approval

28 February 2025

FATF Updates Standards Following February Plenary Approval

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) updated its standards following approval at the February plenary.

 

➡️ The updates aim to promote financial inclusion through increased proportionality and a simplified risk-based approach.

➡️ The changes affect Recommendation 1 and its interpretive note, the interpretive notes of Recommendations 10 and 15, and glossary definitions.

➡️ Following the update, the FATF is renewing its guidance on AML/CTF measures and financial inclusion, and has launched a consultation to seek views on the guidance.

🗓️ Firms have until 4 April 2025 to respond to the consultation using the designated channels.